Scientists seem to be appearing more and more on our screens these days, in films and TV shows and on the news. Despite the increased exposure, however, it can still be difficult to get an accurate impression of what they are really like.

For many people, scientists seem intimidatingly clever and as a result they see science as "off limits". In reality most scientists are pretty regular people, with different personalities and outlooks on life and science. But they don't often have the opportunity to talk about these things.

So I have made a film by interviewing six different scientists, to give them a chance to share their stories. They talk openly about how they got into science, why they like doing it, what they think it takes to be a good scientist and speculate on some of the big questions that still need to be tackled.

As you will see, these scientists are thoughtful, funny and enthusiastic people. If you would like to get to know them better, please take a look at the film.